The Open University UK Hiring for Staff Tutors Job at Remote , UK Full Time

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The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) is home to the OU’s courses and research on a wide variety of subjects ranging from nursing and social work to transformative education, sports performance, modern languages and linguistics. Our work enhances the lives of millions of people throughout the world as we advance the OU’s mission of social justice and social mobility.

The role

We are seeking to recruit a Staff Tutor to contribute to our Nursing provision. You will be required to provide academic input to the Nursing programmes. The role includes operational management relating to the Nursing Programmes. You will work in collaboration with the Programme Lead and Module Chairs, with agencies, employers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with external and internal regulatory requirements.

Staff Tutors are members of the academic staff of the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (HWSC) based in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies (WELS). You will play a vital role in the provision of The Open University’s (OU) supported open learning model of education; contribute to the presentation of modules and qualifications and engage in research and scholarship congruent with School and Faculty strategic priorities. Staff Tutors represent The Open University on national and local strategic groups, provide academic leadership and line manage Associate Lecturers and Practice Tutors who provide academic and pastoral support to OU students.

Skills and experience:

• A good first degree (upper second or higher) or a Post-Graduate qualification in a subject area of relevance to nursing, health and/or social care;
• A professional qualification in a relevant professional background
• Current registration with the relevant professional body
• Experience of supporting practice learning

• A sound knowledge and understanding of professional education, including the standards and regulatory requirements for professional programmes;
• A knowledge and understanding of current issues in health and/or social care.
• Experience of teaching and practice education.

You will be part of the Nursing team and may be home-based or based in Milton Keynes. There will be a requirement to travel to other parts of the UK to engage with stakeholders and promote the OU Nursing programmes. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check or equivalent for their nation of residency.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Paula Haycock at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or quoting the reference VRF 20585

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job’s page and following the instructions below and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.

To apply for this role please submit the following;

• CV
  
• Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
  

The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the personal statement followed by the CV in this document.

To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.

You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.

Closing date: 31 December 2022, 12 noon

Interview date: W/C 23 January 2023

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You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.

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